Because I am not the best at making meatballs. Don’t get me wrong, I really enjoy knowing that there is something that I’m not really good at doing because it means it’s time for another experiment in methods to better my skills! But meatballs are just one of those things—specifically when trying to get a … Continue reading On Meatball Bolognese…
I don't know WHY I bothered trying three different grocery stores, but when it came to finding party sized samosas, spring rolls, and spanikopita, ONLY TONY'S HAD SOME! Seriously?! Ugh, and I think I may have posted about Tony's when I was making Empanada's and how Tony's was the only place that sold the premade empanada … Continue reading On Christmas Parties & First Christmas Trees
Recently, I have been dealing with a polenta craving that stemmed from my grits craving from over a month ago that I never satiated because of Mac n Cheese Fest, which frankly satiated my regular craving for cheese for over three weeks. But that’s when my cravings started to kick back in, and frankly, the … Continue reading On Roasted Garlic Chicken and ACTUAL Polenta
Ragu seems like the easiest thing in the world to just throw into a pot and leave it alone right? Wrong. I have since learned that you should REALLY research any ragu recipe you find because some are going to say “simple and flavorful” and they’ll tasted like bland meat…gross. Well, as it does sometimes … Continue reading On Slow Cooker Beef Ragu
Last weekend, Carly and I decided to venture downtown and take part in this year's Mac & Cheese Fest, which, let's be honest, sounded like the best thing in the world! I mean, WHO DOESN'T LOVE MAC N' CHEESE?! So far, I have yet to meet that individual who doesn't enjoy a dish of mac … Continue reading On Chicago’s Mac & Cheese Fest
I think that the key to the best bolognese sauce all starts with your meat. For real. And honestly, for any of my ground meat-centric meals, I try really hard to stay away from just one kind of meat. I like the way flavors just intensify when you combine meats: beef with a little pork, … Continue reading On Bolognese
I'm going to keep this short & sweet, but have I ever mentioned that I have an AMAZING Mac & Cheese (from scratch) recipe? Because I do. It's rich, it's decedent, it's cheesey, and it's gobsmackin' delicious! And if you don't believe me, then you should just try my very own "THE" Mac & Cheese … Continue reading On THE Mac & Cheese
A month ago, during the week of Easter, I did something outrageous, something totally unlike me, courtesy of something Frankie found and encouraged me to try. I filmed myself, which the help of Frankie & one of my besties who also happens to be a director & film maker, and submitted said film to Food … Continue reading On Pesto, To Taste, & Bravery
Holy smokes! It's been a crazy couple of weeks, and my apologies for not posting sooner! I've been cooking and photographing, and attempting to write up posts and edit my photos, but then I get distracted with packing because we are moving at the end of the month! I know that's a ways away, but this … Continue reading On Quick Bruschetta
And I started those aforementioned brownies around 9pm...yeah, I did that, AND I cooked, because we needed dinner too, but I late night baked, which I now believe is the best kind of baking! There's something really satisfying about ending your day on a sweet note, the feel of flour soft on your hands in … Continue reading Wednesday Night Delight: Brownies from Scratch!
As it so happens, today was a MAJOR friendaversary for me and many of my Kappa Kappa Gamma sisters! Eight years ago (good lord) I joined Kappa Kappa Gamma after a grueling weekend of Formal Recruitment! And wouldn't you know it, I had planned to have dinner with one of my beloved sisters who moved … Continue reading Recommendation: Spacca Napoli
MY FIRST RECOMMENDATION OF THE YEAR! Based on my inspiration to make gnocchi, allow me to reveal the best gnocchi I've had in our fair city: Balena! Why: If you're looking for something cozy, but also not to stuffy or stuck up, Balena is one I highly recommend! The ambiance alone was just warm and … Continue reading Recommendation: Balena
